Shows and Instructors

The Salsafestival Switzerland presents every year the most renowned artists worldwide and invests big money in the line-up. At the moment we are still negotiating with a number of artists. Hereafter you will only find the artists with whom we have a settled an agreement.

Afro-Latin Dance Company was founded in September 2005. Paula Loureiro and Ricardo Sousa, its artistic directors, choreographers and dancers, have danced together since 2000.The dance company is currently made up of 8 dancers. Due to wide knowledge and diverse training they acquired along the years, their show is a unique mixture of different styles of dance.

Alberto Valdes is considered one of the best instructors of Cuban Dances in the world. Together with Andria Panagi they created the CubaMiSalsa Festival On Tour project, a festival concentrated mostly in Cuban Dances presenting some of the best Cuban Artists in the world in many countries in Europe.

They teach and perform together in a very elegant style always full of "Sabor Cubano".

The world-famous Swiss athlete with Cuban roots belongs also to the best in the world of dance. Sport is his profession - dance is his passion since he was a child. At the Salsafestival Switzerland he will enrich our workshop schedule with his hot Reggaeton classes.

My name is Andy Gonzalo Varona and I am a professional dancer from Cuba. My dream and my goal is to show the world my art and Cuban culture. Dancing is letting the body become poetry, an expression of life and a way to live. It's the life vibrating in my chest. Dance is life!

Attila and Aurélie are well known Kizomba teachers and dancers in the Swiss Kizomba-community. Their teaching style is characterized by clear structures and fine technical details. They've been teaching and organizing Kizomba events for many years, mainly in and around Zürich, and they also gave several workshops at different dance events and festivals in Germany, Holland and all over Switzerland. Their main ambition is to inspire others with their passion and love to this dance.

We, the BailAdoro team, share a passion for dance and music. Our vision is to expand and bring the dance family together. That's why we teach in many dance schools in different parts of Switzerland and show that we all have something in common - teachers and students - the love of dance!

The first dance lesson at Salsabrosa took place in 2007. From then on, Salsabrosa was able to further develop through numerous tournament successes - such as the Swiss Championships, certifications, international and national shows and workshops and establish himself in the Swiss dance world.

The group Dancefloor (Geneva) was founded by Fred salsadancer Dancefloor and Hip Hop Dancers BoogTom 2009. The philosophy of the group is to combine different dance styles of salsa and create a harmony. After the founding Marc Dancefloor, Coco Corinne and Laetycia were integrated into the group.

All members bring their own culture and dance influences into the group. Dancefloor occurs solo, as a duo or four, and is regularly invited to festivals. It was already guest on four continents.

Milan Italy is home to one of Salsa’s newest up and coming team, Euphoria Dance Company. The Dance Company was formed by Jose “La Salsa” Diaz in 2012 to bring a revived new feel to Mambo On2 in Italy. The company reflects the influence of New York Style On2 dancing with it’s creative interpretation and strong sense ...

of musicality on stage. Our goal is to present a unique and diverse performance style but still maintain the classic roots and essence of Mambo.

Gaby was born in Dominican Republic where he studied music. After finishing his studies, he moved to Spain and this is where the magic happened. He coupled with Estefy, a ballet dancer with experience in traditional Spanish dances such as flamenco. They united their salsa skills gained up till that point and managed to create a unique style, securing them 1st places in many championships in Europe. They are very welcomed as instructors at many festivals as bachata and salsa instructors, dancing primarily on2 salsa with acrobatic elements and dominican bachata

One of the most successful dance school in Zurich when it comes to Salsa Puertorriqueña. The instructors Janine, Edi & Andreas are known for their perfect technique and pedagogical experience. Their receipt: a good portion of fun and entertainment. Always keeping the motto: playful to the learning success!

Since 2008 inspire these guys with their skillful dancing. However, in 2010 came the breakthrough, when they received a standing ovation with her Pachanga show at New York Salsa Congress. Well known are the Italian guys for her social dancing.

Issa its Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo He is responsible for the spread of Kizomba in the canton of Fribourg (CH) He offer weekly through his danceschool Dealersalsa, performances and workshops in Switzerland and on the international scene.

The renowned salsa dance school Fuego y Pasion in Zurich, founded in the year 2000 by Beni Castro, is national and internationally very successful, presenting a show-fusion with the international show artist Javier Padilla from Spain.

After her education as a dance teacher, Jenny get a lots of experience through further workshops and many performences home and abroad. In 2004 she performed on tour, for the Swiss soul star "Seven". She also danced in various show groups. Besides jazz, modern and ballet for adults Jenny teaches rhythmics as well. She is the owner and manager of the famous dance studio "Polelicious" in Winterthur.

"You will be amazed what you can do with a chair! Act with temperate and dashing moves, playing with your femininity and elegance - by the way, you will learn the modern dance technique. After this experience you will never sit down or get up on a chair normally – promised! This workshop is for all ladies who want to expand their dancing experience – social dancer, show dancers, dance teachers and beginners are welcome!"

Under the direction of the choreographer, Leon Rose, The Project is one of the most creative groups to come out of Europe. Most famous for their original interpretation of a salsa version of the classic song by James Brown, Man’s World, The Project is the only group to represent UK salsa worldwide. Now with the inclusion of some of the best dancers in Paris, the sky is the limit.

Ilker aka Mambo Ilk is a sensual and passionate dancer. His dance is full of musicality and feeling as well as his choice of music. He does Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba. He is an authentic and natural person which makes him a favorite at national and international festivals.

Ketsia and Norbert from the dance school mambomania (Neuenburg & Murten) have been teaching Salsa On1 for 10 years and active in the salsa scene for 14 years. They continue to develop their skills and style at national and international events. Their aim is to offer high quality classes in a positive atmosphere. They emphasize learning technique, musicality and communication in dance. They look forward to sharing their good mood and their ???? to spend a fun and pleasant time with you.

The former professional Opera Singer started dancing many years ago, but just for fun. Today he's one of the most booked Salsa Instructor worldwide. He is, also thanks to his professional music education, en excellent pedagogue. He now teaches and dances around the world with his professional dance partner Sabrina Bravi, with swiss roots, since 2009.

Marlon "International" Mills is one of New York's most well-known Salsa dance personalities, having traveled as promoter (NYC Salsa Congress) and dancer (Karisma Dance Company) to many congresses and events in the states, throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Caribbean. Also, Marlon is a Teaching Artist for the "Dancing Classrooms"...

program, teaching ballroom dance to kids throughout NYC public schools. At our event he will offer us his excellent teaching skills in his workshops.

Matthias & Stephanie lead the Swiss dance school 'Bailamos Salsa'. Since 9 year they dance as a couple and teach with devotion On 1 and On 2.Both of them performed with different dance teams at parties as well as at international festivals. They are well known for their relaxed way of teaching which is connected with excellent didactics. With a lot of engagement they share their passion with their students attending their classes and workshops.

Mijail Galano Mesa, born in Havana Cuba is sonero of heart, salsero and rumbero! Mijail has worked as lead dance teacher for several years muévete in Havana. He teaches Cuban style, structured and adapted without losing our mentality the joy and "sabor cubano"!

Nano Manuel Hechavarria Ulloa master choreographer dancer of Cuba began to dance from the 10 years old. From age 15 to 19 I dance in the traditional Cuban dance group areito where i learned many Cuban and Latin dances and there participate in many national dance competitions after dancing in a rueda-group of Cuba for 3 years, the most famous casino rueda," casino.com " winning many competitions throughout Cuba dance from 2003 to 2005 into two Afro Cuban groups called abureye and icache where I learned to dance all generes in the afro Cuban, rumba , orishas ,palo, and more beginning in 2005 to create my own cuban group called nanodsalsa where I made many show for salsa companies worldwide,dancing a lot of diferent elements like Afro Cuban and the tradicionales populars dances like salsa reggaeton and more I've kept teaching since 2003 until now many dancers around the world and doing my show worldwide.

The dance group of the school SalsaOlé has actually 6 dance couples that share their passion for the dance and cultivate a strong team spirit and friendship. For the 10th anniversary of our Salsafestival they created a special new coreography with love of details and take the chance to perform on an international stage. A show in classic New York Style with great elegance and pure romantic!

Tamambo’s dancing originates from the African/American Rn’B/Hip Hop scene of the 80s. By incorporating his own flavour into the Puerto Rican style Salsa, he promotes what is now recognised around the world as “London Style” Salsa. His influences lie in Flamenco and Contemporary dance, in which his interpretation of the dance has taken a theatrical form.

As one of the world’s top all-round instructors teaching both On1 and On2 and specializing in teaching complex, yet leadable partnerwork routines for the dance floor, he has fast become a very sought after name in Salsa.In addition, Tamambo’s newly discovered talent back in 2007 was to entertain audiences as the master of ceremony (MC) at many high-profile salsa events around the world.

One foot in Cuban style, the other in the New York style, Tamba is an exciting Salsa dancer, teacher and performer who is known for his passion, musicality and his great social dancing skills! Smooth but yet fiery, Tamba is looking forward to sharing with you the secrets of his style!

Terry & Cécile live in the city of love, Paris, and share their great passion for the afro-caribbean dances on the most important stages in the world. Beside their passionate and technically outstanding stage productions they’re loved in the scene as extraordinary persons. Their workshops are always full, also for this reason. We’re happy to present this amazing couple exclusively this year at the Salsafestival Switzerland.

Maybe it was exactly Tropical Gem who put the dance "Salsa" on a professional and uncompromising level in Europe. By the lead of Fernando Sosa and Rafael Gonzalez they created a row of sensation causing choreographies that were always danced with absolutely sharp precision. While at other events they only dance with 2 or 3 couples, in Zurich they will be on stage with all their dancers of their company!

Zoukessence, the dance school for Bachata Sensual and Brazilian Zouk was founded by Deborah Saputo and Manual Mühlbach 3 years ago. They teach and show dance abroad on a regular basis. Quality, healt, technique and communication is their platform for successful exchange and improvement.

Deborah has a degree as stage dancer from the Zurich Dance Theater followed by further trainings in other dances in San Francisco, New York and London. Manuel Mühlbach is an experienced Salsa show dancer. His passion, talent and willpower made him a diverse and professional dancer. These two dancers contribute to the Zouk scene in Zurich and its region.